How far is Morganfield, KY from Florence, KY?

The driving distance from Morganfield, KY to Florence, KY is about 237.4 miles (382 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 200.1 miles (322 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
237.35 mi
03h 52m
Flight
200.11 mi
322.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
200.11 mi
Kilometers
322.05 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
237.35 mi
Kilometers
381.97 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Return by in Morganfield
Thu, Apr 23, 8:52 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morganfield
2026-04-23T01:08
Arrive Florence
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:16 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morganfield
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brandenburg
KY

City in Kentucky, USA

From Morganfield
118.6 mi
01h 56m
To Florence
118.8 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Morganfield and Florence.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Morganfield and Florence.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    39 m · 7 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Morgan Street

    2208 ft · 37 sec · North Morgan Street

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    23.6 mi · 32 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 41: Evansville, Madisonville

    748 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 41 North: Evansville

    2451 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North

    1008 ft · 17 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 69 North

    1.2 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    20 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 East: Louisville

    3069 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    91.7 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1556 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati

    7.8 mi · 8 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42, US 127: Union, Florence

    1817 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    74 m · 4 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    8 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morganfield and Florence.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 64 East
92.3 mi · 39%
I 71 North
67.6 mi · 28%
I 69 North
20.9 mi · 9%
I 265 East
13.9 mi · 6%
I 75 North
7.78 mi · 3%
US 41 North
5.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 64 East

Merge slight left

91.7 mi · 01h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.3 mi
200.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brandenburg
01h 56m from Morganfield
Leave By
9:16 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Morganfield and Sunny near Florence.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Morganfield to Florence?

The road trip is about 237.4 miles (382 km) and usually takes 03h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Brandenburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.6 miles from Morganfield and 118.8 miles from Florence.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 200.1 miles (322 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.56 one way or $63.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.4 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Morganfield and Florence, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Morganfield and Sunny near Florence.

Stop Ideas Near Brandenburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brandenburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brandenburg.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

45 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morganfield and Florence. Straight-line distance: 200.11 mi (322.05 km).

Morganfield

#1 Morganfield

City in Union County, Kentucky, United States of America

Population3,385
Coordinates37.6833800, -87.9166900
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Florence

#2 Florence

City in Kentucky, US

Population33,423
Coordinates38.9989500, -84.6266100
Altitude282
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-87.916486, 37.683583)
End: Main Street (-84.626623, 38.998947)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 382 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.37 gal
31.7 L · about $31.56
Round trip
$63.13
16.74 gal · 63.4 L
Estimated CO2
74.4 kg one way
Round trip: 148.8 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.56 $63.13
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.60 $71.20
Premium $4.65 $38.95 $77.91
Diesel $5.30 $44.39 $88.79

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 23, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Morganfield, KY and Florence, KY. The current time in Morganfield is 01:08:21, although it is 02:08:21 in Florence.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.